It s similar to a shed or lean to roof or a clerestory roof but has one visible difference.
Flat roof studs.
I wanted a simple roof.
I decided on a slanted roof.
This is a completion video of a flat roof framing.
A flat roof has a slope of 1 8 per foot to 2 12.
Many homes combine roof types on one roof.
This is a completion video of a flat roof framing.
Like wall studs and floor joists rafters and trusses are spaced every 16 or 24 inches from center to center.
If you build a flat roof try to have it slope in multiple directions to drains or gutters.
When placing rafters for a tin roof also frequently referred to as corrugated metal or steel it is common to set the distance between rafters based on the size of the roofing panels.
Basically a slanted roof style is a flat roof tilted high up at one edge to create a very steep slope.
It has a greater slope.
This allows the panels to be securely attached to the rafters for maximum stability.
Think of a flattened hip roof.
It is not ideal for snow or heavy rain but modern materials and proper drainage have helped.
It s quite common for example to see a hipped roof with gable dormers.